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station information and services
Sleaford
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Saturday 07:30 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station access level Easy access to platform 1 (Peterborough/Skegness) bound. Steps and bridge to platforms 2/3 (Lincoln/Nottingham) bound, however at certain times staff can be made available by prior arrangement to assist customers across a foot crossing. Foot crossing under Signallers control. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Woodside 01529 304444
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: available on platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Sleaford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On Station Street outside the station.
FAQ: Travel from Sleaford station (SLR)
Everything you need to know about Sleaford station (SLR): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

Staff help is available at Sleaford station, providing accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility.
Sleaford station is near attractions such as Cogglesford Mill, Sleaford Castle, and the unique art installations at Navigation Wharf.
Car rental services are not available at Sleaford station.
The distance from Sleaford station to the city center is 0.32 km.
You can reach the city center from Sleaford station by utilizing the rail replacement services located on Station Street outside the station. There are currently no specific taxi services listed for this route.
For train departures from Sleaford railway station, it is generally recommended to arrive at least 15-30 minutes early to allow sufficient time for parking, ticket collection, and finding your platform.
Sleaford station is located at Station Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RG.
Parking is not available at the Sleaford station.
The train fare from Sleaford station to the closest airport, East Midlands Airport, varies depending on the time of booking, travel date, and ticket type. Train prices can fluctuate, so it is recommended to check the current fare closer to your travel date.
Sleaford train station is operated by East Midlands Railway and Northern.
Public transport connections from Sleaford include Rail Replacement Services, which are located on Station Street outside the station.
Traveling early morning or late evening at Sleaford station is generally considered safe; however, it is always advisable to be cautious and aware of your surroundings.
Sleaford does not have specific security checks, but ticket checks can occur as part of regular travel operations.
Yes, there are toilets at Sleaford. They are located on Platform 1, with National key toilets also on Platform 1 operated by a radar key.
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